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The Homecoming
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The Homecoming

1973-10-29 · 111 min · ★ 6.0

Drama

In a dreary North London flat, the site of perpetual psychological warfare, a philosophy professor visits his family after a nine-year absence and introduces the four men - father, uncle and two brothers - to his wife.

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Directors
Peter Hall
Production companies
Cinévision Ltée, The American Film Theatre
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul RogersPaul RogersMax
Ian HolmIan HolmLenny
Cyril CusackCyril CusackSam
Terence RigbyTerence RigbyJoey
Michael JaystonMichael JaystonTeddy
Vivien MerchantVivien MerchantRuth

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